The word of the Lord may have free course. Greek trecho — to run. Paul asks that the gospel may run unhindered, like a runner in an open field.

For the believer praying for missions, this is the model request — not first for personal blessings to the missionary but for the gospel to run free in the territory God has assigned them. Pray for the word's progress before the worker's comfort.

प्रभु विश्वासयोग्य है — दुख के बीच पौलुस का सर्व-निरोधक उद्घोष। मनुष्य अस्थिर हों, प्रभु स्थिर।

हर उस भाई से अलग रहो जो अनुशासन-रहित चलता है — मसीही संगति की सीमाएँ हैं। कभी-कभी दूरी ही प्रेम है जो मन-फिराव की ओर ले जाती है।

काम न करे तो न खाए — अन्त-समय की प्रतीक्षा को आलस का बहाना न बनाने की चेतावनी। प्रभु के आगमन की तैयारी काम की जगह नहीं लेती।

भलाई करने में हियाव न छोड़ो — अनुशासन-हीन लोगों को देखकर परिश्रमी थक सकते हैं। पौलुस दृढ़ करता है।

That he may be ashamed. The purpose of discipline. Not punishment for its own sake but the production of shame leading to repentance.

In a culture that has lost the capacity for shame, this kind of discipline may seem cruel. In its proper context, it is mercy — the love that refuses to let a brother continue in destructive behavior unchallenged.

The balance. Withdrawal from disorderly conduct does not mean treating the offender as an enemy. The relationship is still brotherly; the conduct is what is being addressed.

A high standard for church life. Discipline is to be exercised in love, with the goal of restoration. Hatred of the brother is no part of corrective fellowship.

The Lord of peace himself give you peace. The benediction. Peace comes not from technique but from the Person. He is the Lord of peace.

Always by all means. Total peace — at every time, by every means. Not occasional peace, not partial peace. The fullness of His peace, applied through every channel He uses.

पौलुस का अपने हाथ से अभिवादन — यह मेरी हर पत्री में चिह्न है — झूठी पत्रियों के बीच पौलुस का हस्ताक्षर।